11/06/2021
Re post….just a little reminder!
Weight loss is not a linear process, DO NOT ever feel discouraged by an increase or even a plateau in weight, especially when you know you have been doing all the right things with your diet and exercise. The scales can easily become your enemy and it’s far too easy to start a negative habit of constantly hopping on them in the hope it has changed.
There are many reasons as to why our weight can fluctuate,
👉Did you have a big meal the night before?
👉What foods did you eat? High volume low calories? Lean meats? Everything takes time to digest and some foods take longer than others without having to consider the intake volume too
Have you been to the toilet? (Yes, you know what I mean!.....)
👉Sodium foods and carbohydrates can affect how much water we retain (1g of carbs needs around 3-4g of water)
👉Alcohol is a diuretic (will make you need the toilet more!)
👉How much water have you drunk? If you don't drink enough you will retain it!
👉How much have you moved, did you work out? Get your steps in?
👉Let’s not forget about those pesky hormones too.
There are many, many more reasons as to why our weight can change. Just because the scales don’t show you what you want, does not mean you have not made progress. Unfortunately it will never be a linear process, we will always have fluctuations out of our control. For myself personally, I can go weeks without seeing a drop on the scales but from my measurements and pictures I can clearly see a difference, I always advise people to do the same. The fact that you have taken the right steps to better your health whether it be fat loss, muscle gain or better nutrition, this is progress in itself and should be applauded.
Weight loss is not a race, you are on your own journey. Results will come with the right knowledge. Embrace the lifestyle, not the result!